1911 Resume

I post a lot of stuff about 1911s so I figured it's time to post a list of the 1911 brands & types I have owned:

Armscor, Citadel, Colt, Dan Wesson, High Standard, Kimber, Para Ordnance, Rock Island, and Springfield. (I've had multiples of nearly all of them) I've had them in 9mm, .40, and .45 (and .22 conversions) and in barrel lengths of 3, 3.5, 4, 4.25, 5, and 6 inches.

Before someone jumps on me about the Armscor, while they make the RIAs, Citadels, and High Standards (and others) - they also imported guns with their own rollmark for a short time in the early 2000s...

My first 1911 was a Springfield Mil Spec that I had Springfield Custom work on and Novak's install sights. Second was a Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special, then a Dan Wesson Commander Bobtail, briefly, very briefly, a pos RIA Tactical and my current love, a customized and rebuilt 1927 Sistema built in 1959.

__________________“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.” ― Samuel Adams

My first was a Colt that was stolen shortly after I bough it. My second was a ParaOrdnance P14-45. For the third one, I want one of the Argentine 1911 variants, either a Sistema 1927 or a Ballester Molina. They are a must for any Argentine 1911 lover!

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Now hatred is by far the longest pleasure;
Men love in haste, but they detest at leisure.
- Lord Byron (George Gordon Noel Byron), Don Juan
(canto XII, st. 6)

I wouldn't even think about jumping on you considering my resume......

Colt, Kimber and STAR!

One of the neatest little guns I ever had was a Star BM compact 9mm that looked and operated much like a 1911. I sold it as parts are near impossible to find. JD will be along shortly and chide me for never having owned a Nighthawk...

My first 1911 is a tauraus pt1911 nice pistol for a starter 1911, still have it but recently bought a colt govt. series 80 and love it! How are the citadils, i seen one for sale for $579? By the way very impressive list of 1911 y'all!

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"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
--George Washington